Shipper's Export Declaration / Electronic Export Information Regulation Changes: New regulations will affect the filing of an SED/EEI for U.S. export shipments.
Shipper's Export Declaration / Electronic Export Information, also known as SED/EEI, is a common document published by the Department of Commerce (Census Bureau) under form 7525-V, which serves the dual purpose of providing export statistics and export control. The SED/EEI must be filed on shipments if any of the following applies:
The commodities from one USPPI (U.S. Principal Party in Interest) to one consignee on a single export carrier, classified under an individual Schedule B/HTS commodity classification code exceeds US$2,500 for most countries, except Canada which is exempt from this requirement.
The commodities being shipped are subject to the ITAR (International Traffic and Arms Regulations).
The shipment contains commodities, regardless of value, which require an export license/permit.
The shipment contains commodities other than personal, interoffice, or business correspondence, regardless of value, being sent to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Serbia and Montenegro (excluding Kosovo), Sudan, or Syria.
The shipment contains rough diamonds, regardless of value, (HTS 7102.10, 7102.21 and 7102.31).
An SED/EEI is not required for shipments from the U.S. to Canada unless the commodities require an export license/permit, subject to ITAR, or are rough diamonds classified as HTS 7102.10, 7102.21, and 7102.31. An SED/EEI is not required for shipments from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
The SED/EEI enables the U.S. Bureau of the Census to monitor for statistical purposes the kinds of products being exported.
The Department of Commerce has implemented new export regulations that require exporter’s to file an SED/EEI electronically via AES (Automated Export System). The rules for filing an SED/EEI were posted by the Department of Commerce in mid February 2004 with a follow up period for review of 60 days. During this period carriers are allowed to question the regulations and ask for modifications. Roughly 45 days after the review period the final rules are posted. Once the rules are published carriers have 90 days to implement these new rules. After the 90 day period the regulation is "Officially In Effect". The final regulation change is expected to come soon.
DHL is continually developing tools to enable international shippers to meet the new requirements. For international shipping information visit the International Trade Center or refer to the links below:
